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Beginner English
Thu, October 16, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Independence Library
Mondays and Thursdays 3-4:30 pm (September 22 - December 4, 2025) Learn and practice English for daily life in this course taught by University of Pennsylvania graduate students. Practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing to build your confidence in using English. For beginners. Sign-up…
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Build It Club
Thu, October 16, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Unleash your creativity with our STEM-based building toys. Whether you are a pre-Duplo beginner or a big-kid LEGO master, we will have something for everyone. Explore innovative ideas with LEGO instructional books, Magna Tiles, Bionicles, and classic wooden blocks. Come build, learn, and…
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Spanish Conversation Group - High Intermediate/Advanced
Thu, October 16, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Zoom
Build your confidence in speaking Spanish while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. For high-intermediate/advanced speakers. This group is led Free Library volunteer Geoff. Sign up for the interest list here: https://forms.gle/izttvdhjp5okXfmm7
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Bird Walk
Thu, October 16, 2025
3:15 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Thursdays are for the birds! Join South Philly Library for a walk to Columbus Square Park & catch a glimpse of some neighborhood birds. We will have some binoculars and bird guides available for use during the program to help identify the birds we see. Note: We'll meet at Columbus…
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Teen Thursdays @ Kingsessing
Thu, October 16, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Calling all 7th through 12th graders! Dive into new worlds with our exciting new video game collection, unleash your creativity in our DIY craft sessions, and connect with friends over anime/manga, movies, and snacks. Bring a friend and make some new ones too!
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Chess Club
Thu, October 16, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Do you like to play chess? Do you want to learn how to play, or how to play better? Come for a friendly game of chess. All level players are welcome and some instruction will be provided. This club is best for school-age players. Meets most Thursdays.
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Kid's Gardening Club
Thu, October 16, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Meet at the Goat Statue in Rittenhouse Square Join us outside(weather permitting) to explore the joys of gardening! We will plant seeds and make crafts that you can use to enhance your very own home garden
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Engineering Thursday: Catapults
Thu, October 16, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Andorra Library
It's Engineering Thursday! This week, build catapults and launch items from them. For preschool and school-age participants.
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Yoga for Adults
Thu, October 16, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Whitman Library
Free yoga every Thursday at Whitman Library, with instructors Janet Faulls and Anne-Marie Mulgrew! This class is for all levels of practice and beginners are welcome. Bring your own mat or use one of ours. Cleaning wipes for mats are also available. This weekly class is sponsored by The Friends…
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Sew Cute!
Thu, October 16, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
Thursdays at 3:30 pm: Sew Cute! Join us every Monday for Sew Cute! Sewing for Kids and Tweens. Miss Melissa will work with kids and tweens on basic sewing skills using a sewing machine. Participants do not need to show up every week. Projects will be provided.
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LEAP String Art Craft
Thu, October 16, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Eastwick Library
Join us and make a string craft. For children ages 6+
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Claymobile Creations
Thu, October 16, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Children and families are invited to create their own piece of art with teaching artists from the Claymobile! Join us on the following dates: 11/3, 12/8/26, 1/5/26, 2/2/26, 3/2/26, 4/6/26
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Build Club
Thu, October 16, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join us for Build Club! Explore different types of toddler-friendly construction toys including MagnaTiles, Duplos, Blocks, and more. Open to children 12 and under.
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Sew What?! Evening Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Thu, October 16, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
Sew What?! Is a clever and creative get together for crafters who do crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting, felting, and more. Want to share what you're making with other fabric crafters? Join us to collaborate and learn! Our staff of library workers can help you learn to use a…
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Comix Club
Thu, October 16, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
Stop by with your comics project to work on or just hang out and read comics from the Philadelphia Comics Collection . This collection contains work published in Philly or made by local artists. The entirety of this collection is cataloged and available for in-library use. Please be aware…
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Nic Stone | Boom Town
Thu, October 16, 2025
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: $5.00
The Author Events Series presents Nic Stone | Boom Town In Conversation with Tracey Lewis-Giggetts Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl meets P-Valley in Nic Stone’s adult thriller debut about two missing erotic dancers from Atlanta’s most notorious gentlemen's club…
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Library Playgroup
Fri, October 17, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Charles Santore Library
We’ve filled our meeting room with toys good for a range of ages. Come and socialize in the comfort of the library! Groups can call to arrange a separate visit at 215-686-1766. Fridays at 10:00 AM
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Infant and Toddler Storytime
Fri, October 17, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Fumo Family Library
Join Mr. John for an hour of stories, songs, and fingerplays, with a playgroup after, every Friday morning!
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Family Storytime Fridays
Fri, October 17, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Children 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to Family Storytime with Librarian Kate! We'll read, sing, dance, and play! Storytime will take place in the garden outside of the library; inside during inclement weather.
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Social Services at the Library with a Social Worker
Fri, October 17, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Roxborough Library
Stop by for Open Office Hours with a Social Worker where you can receive help finding, navigating, and connecting to relevant community and government agencies. This service will be available today from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. If you have questions, you can email…